The Meditation Stations
The idea of placing some meditation stations in the grounds of St. Paul's Church developed with the building of a perimeter fence and the establishment of some new gardens.
Recognizing that the grounds around a Church building serve many purposes, there was a strong desire to ensure that there also be a suitable space for meditation. The intention is to create an attractive, inviting space where people may wish to gather for prayer or engage in contemplation. The placing of meditation stations in the gardens helps to provide a focus for those who come into this outdoor space seeking some quiet stillness and an opportunity to reflect.
There are eight meditation stations in total. They can be used individually or as part of a sequence.
The first station (Psalm 46:10) is from the Hebrew tradition and the final station is Jesus' new commandment. In between the other six stations are quotations from the writings of our patron Saint Paul, which have been chosen as words of encouragement and exhortation.
The stations have been made out of Cypress Gold, a form of Cypress pine, a renewable resource. It will weather silver grey, so blending with the garden foliage. The scripture verses are engraved on acrylic sheet, covered with clear polycarbonate to protect them from ultraviolet light and vandalism.
Station 1
“Be still and know that 1 am God...” Psalm 46:10
Station 2
“For by grace you have been saved through faith... this is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8
Station 3
“Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer…let your requests be known to God.” Philippians 4:6.
Station 4
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God...” Romans 8:28
Station 5
"Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.". Philippians 2:5
Station 6
"So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see everything has become new". 2 Corinthians 5:17
Station 7
"And now faith, hope and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Station 8
Jesus said: " I give you a new commandment that you love one another..." John 13:34
Recognizing that the grounds around a Church building serve many purposes, there was a strong desire to ensure that there also be a suitable space for meditation. The intention is to create an attractive, inviting space where people may wish to gather for prayer or engage in contemplation. The placing of meditation stations in the gardens helps to provide a focus for those who come into this outdoor space seeking some quiet stillness and an opportunity to reflect.
There are eight meditation stations in total. They can be used individually or as part of a sequence.
The first station (Psalm 46:10) is from the Hebrew tradition and the final station is Jesus' new commandment. In between the other six stations are quotations from the writings of our patron Saint Paul, which have been chosen as words of encouragement and exhortation.
The stations have been made out of Cypress Gold, a form of Cypress pine, a renewable resource. It will weather silver grey, so blending with the garden foliage. The scripture verses are engraved on acrylic sheet, covered with clear polycarbonate to protect them from ultraviolet light and vandalism.
Station 1
“Be still and know that 1 am God...” Psalm 46:10
Station 2
“For by grace you have been saved through faith... this is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8
Station 3
“Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer…let your requests be known to God.” Philippians 4:6.
Station 4
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God...” Romans 8:28
Station 5
"Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.". Philippians 2:5
Station 6
"So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see everything has become new". 2 Corinthians 5:17
Station 7
"And now faith, hope and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Station 8
Jesus said: " I give you a new commandment that you love one another..." John 13:34
